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Forbes
28 minutes ago
- Business
- Forbes
5 Airlines Where Premium Economy Food Is Worth The Upgrade
Premium economy dining Premium economy fares are often double the price of regular economy, and passengers increasingly expect more. Some airlines are delivering, especially when it comes to food and beverage offerings. From multi-course meals served on real china to locally inspired dishes and curated wine lists, here's what's being served in premium economy on five major airlines, and why it's worth the splurge. Premium meal Emirates With its cream leather seats and woodgrain finishes, Emirates' premium economy is one of the most luxurious cabins in its class. Meals are served on Royal Doulton china, and menus always feature a dish inspired by the flight's destination, such as Thai pepper beef or grilled chicken with mushroom sauce and barley risotto. Three-course meals include salad, cheese, and dessert, with a complimentary wine list to match. For an extra indulgence, passengers can pre-order a vanilla cake and a 20‑cl bottle of Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial for $30. EVA Air New Premium Economy 3 EVA Air EVA Air, Taiwan's first privately owned international airline, has been a pioneer in premium economy since debuting the class in 1992. It's long been praised for comfort, with an industry-leading seat pitch of 42 inches. Also, a brand-new, fourth-generation Premium Economy cabin launches October 3 on the Taipei–Dallas Fort Worth route. Many routes include the option to pre-select meals. Expect elevated offerings like braised beef short ribs, Japanese A5 wagyu, stir-fried noodles, or traditional Taiwanese-style congee with a wide array of toppings. In between meals, hot snacks and fresh fruit are available on demand. Complimentary drinks include local Taiwanese beer, sparkling wines, plum liqueur, Calpis water, and premium green tea. Even in economy class, Taiwanese snack options abound. Premium economy wine service Qantas Qantas greets premium economy passengers with complimentary sparkling wine before takeoff. Menus include seasonal dishes like braised beef or poached ocean trout, served on custom-designed David Caon tableware. Wines are curated by the airline's Sommeliers in the Sky program and may include pours like Piper-Heidsieck Brut or bold local Shiraz. On 787-9 and A380 aircraft, passengers can help themselves to snacks from a self-serve bar. Alcohol is served in real glassware, and options include local wines, Sofi Spritz (an Aussie take on an Italian aperitivo), and cocktails. Singapore Singapore Airlines is known for its 'Book the Cook' service, available in premium economy across 27 departure cities. Passengers can pre-order meals curated by the airline's International Culinary Panel. Standouts include lamb ragout, beef bourguignon, pork fricassee with lyonnaise potatoes, and Southeast Asian favorites like nasi lemak with rendang chicken or char siew wonton mee. In-flight drink offerings include premium picks like Charles de Cazanove Brut NV Champagne. Snack options are generous and range from sandwiches and muffins to nuts and chips. Chicken tikka masala Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic calls its product simply 'Premium,' but there's nothing basic about the experience. Passengers are welcomed with a drink, and meals come with whimsical touches, like airplane-shaped salt and pepper shakers. Entrees range from red Thai curry and chicken tikka masala to tomato mascarpone pasta and venison stew. Drink options include red, white, and rosé wines; premium spirits like Bombay Sapphire gin and Jack Daniel's; Fever-Tree mixers; and the signature Virgin Atlantic Bloody Mary. There's even a 'Wander Wall' stocked with sweet and savory snacks for mid-flight browsing. For routes between the U.S., Caribbean, and U.K., don't miss their British Mile High Tea service.
Glasgow Times
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
The ultimate wedding gift guide that has everything covered
Buying presents for newly wed's can be a struggle if they don't have a wedding registry or you're just in need of some inspiration for a thoughtful gift they'll love. To help you out, we've rounded up a wide selection of gifts that everyone will love, no matter how picky they are. Plus, we've even saved you a job of hunting down the gift by adding links that take you straight to the item so you can buy it with plenty of time before the big day. From the couples who love to host to those who love an adventure, here's the ultimate wedding gift guide. For the adventurous couple: Experience Days If the soon-to-be-wed pair love an adventure, then Experience Days is the perfect option. You can book Britain's Highest Bungee Jump at 300ft, which is described as the perfect experience "that combines adrenaline and fear with an immense sense of reward on completion". The bungee costs £120 per person and can be booked via Experience Days. For the couples who love to host: Wedgwood Historic brand Wedgwood has some of the finest tableware you can buy, from striking designs to classic styles, it is described as offering the "very best". If you know a couple who loves to host, Wedgewood is the place to go, with options including the Hibiscus Serving Bowl for £185 and the Vera Wang Love Knows Tealight Holders for £60. Or, you could get the happy couple a new dinner set with the Renaissance Grey 5 Piece Dinner Set for £230. For the couples who love coffee: Royal Doulton For couples who love coffee and, even better, love a good set of mugs to enjoy their coffee from, Royal Doulton is a must. At Royal Doulton, you can buy a set of four Espresso Cups and Saucers for £55. For the couples who love a drink: Royal Doulton Royal Doulton is also the perfect place to go if the soon-to-be-married couple love to enjoy a drink or two. For £180, you can buy the couple the Seasons Decanter Set, made of a Decanter and 6 Tumbler Glasses via Royal Doulton. Recommended Reading For the couples who love to cook: Experience Days If the couple loves cooking, then a cooking class voucher with Experience Days makes the perfect gift. You can choose from a range of locations and types of classes. See the full range via the Experience Days website. The types of classes include tea blending, luxury chocolate making, cupcake baking, Vietnamese cooking, Thai cooking, authentic Chinese and a world cuisine cooking class. Prices range from below £100 and rise to above £500, with plenty of options on the affordable side as well. Locations for the classes include London, York, Glasgow, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Bristol and Oxford.
Sydney Morning Herald
26-05-2025
- Sydney Morning Herald
Ship happens
Reportage on the front garden grounding of cargo ship, NCL Salten in Norway, has Nola Tucker of Kiama thinking: 'In Norway, or elsewhere, what are the legal rights of homeowners who wake up to find a ship in their front yard? Automatic possession of the ship and its cargo or is it a matter of conquest by the ship and a cosy home ashore? It would be useful to know just in case. Is there a precedence?' 'As a 'city slicker' in the late 1960s, I was impressed by the use of milk cans as letter boxes (C8) in rural areas, with the lids attached by a chain,' writes David Nelson of Caringbah South. 'The old 44 gallon drum was less commonly used but served a similar purpose. Move on 50 years and the faulty refrigerator was put to similar use, usually with a padlock securely attached. No doubt, large plastic barrels are the 'in-thing' today.' Andrew Taubman of Queens Park was a bit put out when Viv Munter called it a mailbox, so it's letter box from now on. Got it? Good. 'Our letter box was stolen over 20 years ago, the day before we had a dead gum tree removed,' recalls Llewellyn Dickeson of Culburra Beach. 'One of its sturdy, forked branches and a chainsaw later, we had a new custom-made letter box. It's still standing and has since been enhanced by the addition of a small wooden port barrel. Truly a one-off and very functional creation.' We're discovering that letter box theft is/was a thing, as Jenny Archbold of Bellingen explains: 'Our letter box was situated at the top of the lane. We had a really smart looking one until someone decided they needed it more than we did. We replaced it with an equally attractive one. Too attractive. Same thing happened. So we nailed a battered old metal esky onto the fence. That went too. Problem solved by an understanding postman who drove down the lane to our relocated letter box.' 'After 15 years of collecting Lan-Choo (C8) labels in the 1950s/60s, I at least expected a Royal Doulton dinner set, but was disappointed to receive a long-handled stainless-steel straining spoon which has in fact, turned out to be much more useful than a dinner set, parts of which may be broken by now,' says the aptly named Patricia Spooner of North Turramurra. 'Thank you, Lan-Choo.'
The Age
26-05-2025
- The Age
Ship happens
Reportage on the front garden grounding of cargo ship, NCL Salten in Norway, has Nola Tucker of Kiama thinking: 'In Norway, or elsewhere, what are the legal rights of homeowners who wake up to find a ship in their front yard? Automatic possession of the ship and its cargo or is it a matter of conquest by the ship and a cosy home ashore? It would be useful to know just in case. Is there a precedence?' 'As a 'city slicker' in the late 1960s, I was impressed by the use of milk cans as letter boxes (C8) in rural areas, with the lids attached by a chain,' writes David Nelson of Caringbah South. 'The old 44 gallon drum was less commonly used but served a similar purpose. Move on 50 years and the faulty refrigerator was put to similar use, usually with a padlock securely attached. No doubt, large plastic barrels are the 'in-thing' today.' Andrew Taubman of Queens Park was a bit put out when Viv Munter called it a mailbox, so it's letter box from now on. Got it? Good. 'Our letter box was stolen over 20 years ago, the day before we had a dead gum tree removed,' recalls Llewellyn Dickeson of Culburra Beach. 'One of its sturdy, forked branches and a chainsaw later, we had a new custom-made letter box. It's still standing and has since been enhanced by the addition of a small wooden port barrel. Truly a one-off and very functional creation.' We're discovering that letter box theft is/was a thing, as Jenny Archbold of Bellingen explains: 'Our letter box was situated at the top of the lane. We had a really smart looking one until someone decided they needed it more than we did. We replaced it with an equally attractive one. Too attractive. Same thing happened. So we nailed a battered old metal esky onto the fence. That went too. Problem solved by an understanding postman who drove down the lane to our relocated letter box.' 'After 15 years of collecting Lan-Choo (C8) labels in the 1950s/60s, I at least expected a Royal Doulton dinner set, but was disappointed to receive a long-handled stainless-steel straining spoon which has in fact, turned out to be much more useful than a dinner set, parts of which may be broken by now,' says the aptly named Patricia Spooner of North Turramurra. 'Thank you, Lan-Choo.'
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
War memorial for pottery workers to be replaced
Work to replace a memorial paying tribute to pottery workers who fought in both world wars has begun – 20 years after the original went missing. The plaque outside the Royal Doulton pottery in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, was believed to have been stolen shortly after the factory closed in 2005. The site has since been redeveloped into more than 200 homes, with developer St Modwen promising to replace the memorial. It will be built at the Nile Street housing estate, and will commemorate the former workers who fought in the wars and allied soldiers across the world. Work began on VE Day. Mike Lightfoot, who was an employee at Royal Doulton for two decades, told BBC Radio Stoke it meant a lot to him. "I worked with veterans on this site. I saw some of the lads with physical scars, and a lot with mental scars that we didn't recognise that day," he said. "It's in recognition, not just to the fallen, but the veterans who came back and carried on working." The names of the workers who died in World War One and World War Two will be listed on the memorial. Mr Lightfoot, who helped to organise the project, said he was keen to get in touch with families of the Burslem veterans to get further details about their service during the wars. The memorial is due to be completed before an unveiling ceremony takes place on 14 August. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Potteries to be developed with £10m fund Royal Doulton St Modwen Homes
